Fantasy tip: Eli Manning has been slumping — 317 yards, 0 TDs in his past two games — but that slump should end here. Opposing QBs have a 99.0 passer rating against Cincinnati. Only three defenses are worse.

Lev's look: No chance the Giants will look past the Bengals coming off a loss. Cincinnati needs to add another playmaker (or two) to complement A.J. Green before it can take that next step.

Injury impact: The Titans hope a new practice regimen will help McCarthy, who has battled a high ankle sprain since Week 1. He was limited Thursday and Friday.

Fantasy tip: Tannehill's strong performance (290 yards, 1 TD) was lost in all the Andrew Luck hoopla last week. Tannehill is a solid start against the Titans' wretched pass D if you're in a multiple-QB league.

Lev's look: Jake Locker returns for Tennessee, but I don't buy the athletic but inconsistent young quarterback leading an underdog team to victory on the road against an underrated Miami defense.

Injury impact: Both were limited in practice all week, but both are expected to play. Check the actives/inactives just in case.

Fantasy tip: You never know how much Chan Gailey will give his RBs the ball, but C.J. Spiller is the superior option. Spiller has at least 102 scrimmage yards in his past three games and averages 7.2 yards per carry, almost double Fred Jackson's 3.7.

Lev's look: It might not be as big a blowout as in Week 5 (Patriots 52, Bills 28), but it'd be a shocker if New England doesn't win comfortably.

Fantasy tip: I always overlook Saints WR Lance Moore. Don't make the same mistake. Moore has at least 61 receiving yards in four of his past five games and five of seven overall.

Lev's look: The Superdome is the place where Atlanta's unbeaten streak comes to an end. New Orleans has found its footing after a brutal offseason, and Drew Brees is 10-2 vs. the Falcons since becoming a Saint.

Injury impact: The Broncos' leading receiver and the Panthers' top pass rusher practiced in full after some midweek concerns. Both should be fine.

Fantasy tip: Jacob Tamme was considered a borderline fantasy starter entering the season. Joel Dreessen has turned out to be the better option with four touchdowns, including three in the red zone.

Lev's look: I predicted last week that Denver would lose at either Cincinnati or Carolina, and I'm sticking with it. Carolina has the ability to pressure Peyton Manning with its front four, and the Broncos are due for a clunker.

Injury impact: Herremans is out for the season, making a bad situation worse for the Eagles. Michael Vick has been the most pressured QB in the league, per Pro Football Focus.

Fantasy tip: Given the OL situation, Dallas' pass rush and his overall struggles, I can't advocate starting Vick (unless you have no other option).

Lev's look: These teams seem similar on the surface. But Dallas has been right there the past four weeks (losses by 2, 5 and 6 points, plus a victory at Carolina). Philly barely has competed (average score the past two weeks: 29-15).

Injury impact: Amendola is expected to play after missing the past three weeks. That's great news for Sam Bradford, who gets his most trusted target back.

Fantasy tip: This is a terrible matchup for RB Steven Jackson. The 49ers have allowed only two rushing TDs. Jackson's averaging a career-low 3.7 yards per carry and losing time to rookie Daryl Richardson (5.4).

Lev's look: This is a potential look-ahead game for the 49ers with the Bears on tap in Week 11. But Jim Harbaugh-coached teams seldom succumb to the traps that ensnare others.

Injury impact: Daniels was limited Friday after being out Wednesday and Thursday. He's a key weapon for Matt Schaub, who can't lean too heavily on Andre Johnson against Chicago's terrific corners.

Fantasy tip: Aside from the headliners, avoid Texans and Bears this week in what's bound to be a defensive struggle. The weather forecast isn't fantasy-friendly either.

Lev's look: I like Houston better long term, but I like Chicago better in this “Bear Weather” night game, especially if it can keep Adrian Foster in check. The Bears' reality check will come next week at San Francisco.

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